FR-E316 Owners Manual
Training with the FLUID ROWER 1. As with any piece of fitness equipment, consult a physician before beginning your FLUID ROWER exercise program. 2. Follow instructions provided in this manual for correct foot position and basic rowing techniques. 3. For further details regarding rowing technique, please visit our international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com CAUTION 1. The FLUID ROWER can stand vertically for storage. When doing so, please follow the instructions given in the basic operation section of this manual. CAUTION 2. Keep hands away from moving parts, as indicated by the warning sticker on the mainframe of your machine and inside the PVC rear cover. 2
Contents Box Contents FR-E316 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame FR-E316 Attaching Footplate and Seat Rails FR-E316 Installing the Rower Seat and Rear Leg FR-E316 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tensioning Bolt VX-2 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame VX-2 Attaching Footplate to Mainframe VX-2 Attaching Seat Rails to Mainframe VX-2 Rower Seat Assembly VX-2 Installing the Rear Leg VX-2 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tension Cable Tank Filling and Water Treatment Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation How to Row? How Often? FLUID ROWER Ergometer Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Replacing the Bungee Shock Cord Warranty 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 3
Box Contents 1 2 3 Box 2 Contents FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 4 5 6 7 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 VX-2 FR-E316 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 VX-2 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 4
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description 1 1 Upper Mainframe and Tank 18 1 Bolt M10 x 180 for VX-2 2 1 Lower Mainframe 19 8 Washer M6 3 2 Left/Right Seat Rail 20 15 Washer M10 4 1 Footplate 21 3 Spring Washers M10 for FR-E316 5 1 Rower Seat 22 4 Plastic Washer M10 for VX-2 6 1 Rear Leg 23 2 Curved Washer M10 for VX-2 7 1 S-Bend Bar Handle Catch 8 2 9 1 Transport Wheel Assembly for FR-E316 Frame Tension Cable for VX-2 24 2 Nylock Nut M10 for FR-E316 4 Nylock Nut M10 for VX-2 25 1 4mm Allen Key 26 1 6mm Allen Key 10 8 Bolt M6 x 20 27 1 8mm Allen Key 11 1 Bolt M10 x 40 for VX-2 28 1 Multi-tool 12 8 Bolt M10 x 47.5 29 1 AA Batteries 13 1 Bolt M10 x 65 for VX-2 30 2 Touch Up Paint 14 1 Bolt M10 x 80 31 1 Water Treatment Tablet 15 3 Bolt M10 x 90 for FR-E316 32 1 Siphon 16 2 Bolt M10 x 140 for VX-2 33 1 Owners Manual 17 2 Bolt M10 x 170 for FR-E316 5
FR-E316 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame Transport Wheel Remove contents from box, and lay Upper Frame (tank assembly) on its back. Tilt slightly to one side and allow transport wheels to drop into position. Secure with M8x35mm bolt. Repeat on opposite side. Upper Frame M10x90mm bolt, standard washer and spring washer Lower Frame Lower Frame Attach Lower Frame to Upper Frame with center bolt (M10x90mm bolt[15], standard washer[20] and spring washer[21]) but do not tighten. Install left and right side bolts (M10x90mm bolt[12], standard washer [20] and spring washer[21]). Tighten all three. 6 WARNING Do not attempt to stand rower until footplate is attached. See following page for details
FR-E316 Attaching Footplate and Seat Rails Footplate Attach the Footplate to the Mainframe (M10x180mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock nut [24] and 2 x Washers[20]). Caution: The Footplate is heavy, FDF recommends two people for this section of assembly. Mainframe Note: Once Footplate is secured, the assembly can be continued from this position for added stability. Attach the Seat Rails[3] to the Footplate[4] using M10x47.5 bolts[12], M6x20 bolts[10], screws and 4x10mm [20]/4x6mm[19] washers. WARNING Keep hands clear of pivoting parts during assembly. 7
FLUID FR-E316 ROWER Installing Installing the Rower the Rower Seat and Seat Rear and Leg Rear Leg Install the Rower Seat[5] with seat indentation facing rearward. Caution: The Rower Seat is heavy. Grasp firmly and use both hands to guide the Rower Seat down the Seat Rail. M6x20mm bolt M10x47.5mm bolt and washer Install the Rear Leg[6] Assembly to the Seat Rails using M10x47.5 bolts[12], M6x20 Allen key screws[10] and 4x10mm[20]/4x6mm[19] washers. 8
FR-E316 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tensioning Bolt 1 2 3 9 1 Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assembly with S-bend installation and frame tensioning bolt. Install rear of S-Bend[7] onto the Upper Frame using M10x80mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock Nut[24] and 2x M10 washers [20].
2 Tilt Upper Frame slightly forward and secure front of S-Bend to Footplate using M10x15mm bolt and washer. (Note: M10x15mm bolt and washer are pre-installed on the S-Bend for your convenience) 3 Install the Frame Tensioning Bolt and tighten as far as it can go. This will pretension the frame to the proper position and complete the assembly. 10
VX-2 Attaching Upper/Lower Frame Upper Frame Open box and remove contents. Lie Upper Frame on it s back as shown here. In the bolt pack, locate 2xM10x140mm bolts[16] and curved washers[23] along with 1xM10x65mm[13] dome head bolt and washer[20]. Connect the Lower Frame to Upper using M10x140mm bolts first and do not tighten before installing the third M10x65mm bolt as shown lower right. Lower Frame Caution: the curved washers can damage paint if not lying flush against oval tube when tightened. Use care when securing. M10x140mm bolts (2x)[16] and (2x) curved washers[23]. Do not tighten. CAUTION: Align the curved washer with curvature of frame for a flush fit and to avoid scratching. CAUTION M10x65mm bolt[13] and washer[20] Tighten all three bolts. WARNING Do not attempt to stand rower until Footplate/Seat Rail assembly is attached. See following page for details. 11
VX-2 Attaching Footplate to Mainframe Using 2x 170mm bolts[17], 4x standard washers[20] and 2x Nylock nuts [24], attach the Footplate[4] to the Mainframe[1] of the rower as shown. Footplate Align bolt holes here Mainframe 2x M10x170mm bolts[17], 4x washers [20], and 2x Nylock nuts[24]. Note: Tighten bolts securely before moving on to next stage of assembly. WARNING Do not attempt to stand rower until both Footplate and Seat Rails are attached. See following page for details. 12
VX-2 Attaching Seat Rails to Mainframe Install Seat Rail[3] onto Footplate/ Mainframe Assembly using 4x M10x47.5mm bolts[12] (no washers) and 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] with M6 washers[19] Seat Rail M10x47.5mm bolt M6x20mm bolt and M6 washer Footplate Install the right Seat Rail. Tip: Install both M10x47.5mm bolts[12] first from the outside to hold the rail in position before securing from the inside with the M6x20mm bolts[10] and M6 washers[19]. M10x47.5mm bolt The front of the Seat Rails have potentially sharp edges. Use care when handling. 13
VX-2 Rower Seat Assembly 4x M6x20mm bolts and 4x M6 washers Install the Rower Seat onto the Rower Frame using 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] and 4x M6 washers[19]. Rower Seat Rower Seat Frame Indentation Seat Frame Neck Completed Rower Seat. The Seat must be mounted exactly as shown. The Seat Assembly is placed into the Seat Rails facing in the direction of the arrow. The Seat Indentation must be towards the rear of the machine. Indentation CAUTION: The Rower Seat[5] is heavy. Use both hands and keep fingers clear of rower channels when guiding seat down the seat rails. 14
VX-2 Installing the Rear Leg Using the Rear Leg[6], 4x 10x47.5mm bolts[12], 4x M6x20mm bolts[10] and M6 washers[19], mount the Rear Leg onto Seat Rails and secure as shown below. Rear Leg Tip: Install all M10x47.5 bolts first from the outside to hold the Rear Leg in position before securing from the inside with the M6x20mm bolts and M6 washers. M6x20mm bolt[10] and M6 washer[19] M10x47.5mm bolt[12] 15
VX-2 Installing S-Bend and Frame Tension Cable 1 2 3 1 4 Carefully lower the rower to its normal operating position to complete assembly with S-bend installation and Frame Tension Cable. Install rear of S-Bend[7] onto the Upper Frame using M10x80 mm bolt[14], M10 Nylock[24] and 2xM10 washers[20]. 16
2 Attach the S-bend to the Footplate as shown. Tilt the upper frame slightly forward to align in the proper position. Note the M10x15mm S-bend bolt with washer is pre-installed on the S-bend for your convenience. 3 Align the Frame Tension Cable[9] eyelet with the Bracket on lower frame and install with M10x40mm Bolt[11], 4x M10 plastic washers[22] (2 either side of eyelet and inside the metal bracket) and Nylock nut[24]. 4 Retaining Nut. Align and screw the opposite end into the Rear Leg as shown. Tension until taut and then secure with Retaining Nut. 17
Tank Filling and Water Treatment Fill tank as shown left. Use the yellow plug only for filling. Fill with adjuster handle at level 16 only. Once filling is complete, use a coin or large blade screwdriver to tighten tank plug into place. Siphon valve Warning: 1. Filling requires a large bucket (not supplied) and the Fluid Rower siphon (included). Filling will take approximately 7.6 liters of water. 2. Unscrew the yellow tank plug on tank back and insert the flexible tube into the rear of the tank while keeping the rigid hose in the bucket. Note: The siphon tube may be impeded by one of the impeller blades. Use the siphon only to push the impeller down slightly. Note: Where water quality is known to be poor, FDF recommends the use of distilled water. 3. Move the adjuster handle to level 16, and begin filling. Note: The siphon valve must be closed to allow siphoning action to occur. Tip: Placing the bucket in an elevated position will allow the siphon to continually pump water into the tank. Do not fill past the calibration mark indicated on the tank! Note: Opening the siphon valve will stop the pumping action. Use this feature to avoid water spillage when nearing filling completion. 4. Once filling is complete (to the proper calibration level as indicated on the tank), follow water treatment schedule as shown. Note: the lower tank plug is permanently sealed. 18 Do not for any reason insert fingers into the tank! Water Treatment Procedures: Add Chlorine tablet. Note: The amount of water treatment can vary widely depending on the Rower s location and exposure to sunlight. DO NOT, UNDER AN CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY TREATMENT TABLETS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR ROWER. Your rower box contents include 4x water treatment tablets, which is sufficient for several years of water treatment. Treat when water becomes discolored or shows signs of Algae/Bacterial growth. To purchase additional chlorine tabs, please consult your nearest regional dealer/distributor or check our website at www.firstdegreefitness.com Use a drop cloth under the tank both when filling the tank to Caution: avoid staining floor or carpet.
Long Term Water Treatment and Basic Operation CAUTION: Important: Do not fill past the calibration mark as indicated on the tank level sticker or water spillage can occur. See tank filling/water treatment page for details. Long Term Water Treatment: Do not use any water treatment other than the tablets supplied with this machine. For replacement tablets, contact your local First Degree Fitness distributor. Water treatment schedules for the FLUID ROWER will vary according to the fluid tanks exposure to sunlight, but expect 8-12 months near a bright, sunlit window and 2 years or more for a darker location. At the point of finding the water slightly cloudy, add a Chlorine tablet. CAUTION: It is recommended that a drop cloth be used under the fluid tank whenever the tank is open for water treatment Vertical Storage: The FLUID ROWER can easily be stored in a vertical, upright position. For safety, choose a suitable location, such as a corner of a room. It is recommended that something soft (such as carpet or a small towel) be placed under the upper rear of the unit to avoid marring either the paint or Perspex cover. Resistance: The level of resistance is determined by the level indicator located on the front of the tank. Level one indicates lightest resistance, level sixteen represents heaviest resistance. Allow three to four strokes after adjusting resistance handle to allow the water to move to the correct location. Heel Support Adjuster: The FLUID ROWER has a unique and easy to use Heel Support Adjuster. Simply slide the Adjuster up or down to the required position. This should place the ball of your foot directly under the horizontal Foot Straps. Secure Foot Straps. The Heel Support allows the user to row without shoes if desired. 19
How to Row? 1. Begin the stroke comfortably forward and push strongly back with your legs while keeping your arms and back straight. 2. Begin to pull your arms back as they pass over your knees and continue the stroke through to completion rocking slightly back over your pelvis. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat. 4. For further details regarding rowing technique please refer to our international website at www.firstdegreefitness.com How Often? Begin with 5 minute training sessions once a day and aim for around 2:30 to 2:45 for 500m time. Row at a pace that keeps the water circulating continuously between strokes. Progress a few minutes more each day until you are comfortable with 30-45 minutes training time 3 or 4 times a week. This will provide aerobic endurance benefits, muscle toning and sufficient calorie burning to form part of a weight loss program. Catch Drive Finish Recovery Catch Comfortably forward with straight back and arms. Push with the legs while arms remain straight. Pull through with arms and legs rocking slightly back on your pelvis. Upper body tips forward over your pelvis and move forward. Catch and begin again. CAUTION Always consult a doctor before beginning an exercise program. Stop immediately if you feel faint or dizzy. 20
Fluid Rower Ergometer Quick start: Provides instant workout information. Just start training to activate. You can choose to change UNITS displayed UNITS: Displays WATTS, SPM, HR, 500/m LEVEL: SET: Adjustable from 1-16. Match LEVEL number with resistance level on the Fluid tank. Changes Time, Distance parameters PROGRAM: Clears current exercise program RESET: Note: Clears data For complete operational instructions, please refer to the computer manual, which is included with your FLUID ROWER Series rower. 21
Using the First Degree Fitness USB Interface Description: The USB connectivity now built in to all new models of FDF Console and IPM allow you to enhance your exercise experience by connecting to your home PC or Laptop. Using FDF's own sample applications you can exercise while enjoying your favorite movies. NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers lets you race with other Internet connected rowers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment or train solo. Setting up USB connectivity 1.Download and Install the USB Device Driver (CDM2xxxx_Setup.exe for 32 and 64 bit Windows 7/Vista/XP) from the FDF Website. 2.Download and Install the Sample USB Applications from the FDF Website (www.firstdegreefitness.com). Download and Install NetAthlon 2 XF for Rowers from http://www.webracing.org/downloads.htm Connecting your console - The USB Connector is located on a flying lead at the rear of the IPM, along with the Sensor and Heart Rate Monitor Connectors. - Connect to a Laptop or PC using a standard USB cable, you may need to wait while Windows starts the USB Device Driver. Note: Please refer to computer manual where applicable or for further information refer to our website at www.firstdegreefitness.com 22
Maintenance chart. Item Timeframe Instructions Notes Seat and Seat Rails. Weekly. Wipe Seat Rails with lint free cloth. Spray seat rails with a light coat of silicone spray. Frame. Weekly. Wipe down with lint free cloth. Tank and Water Treatment. 12 months to 2 years. Follow instructions as specified in the Water Treatment section of this manual. Bungee Cord. Check every hundred hours for correct tension and for signs of wear. The Bungee Cord should last for many years. If a bungee cord change is required, please follow the instructions provided in the Changing the Bungee Cord section of this manual. Rowing Belt. Check every hundred hours for correct tension and for signs of wear. The Rowing Belt should provide many years of trouble free use. If a Rowing Belt change is required, please contact your local service representative or go online at www.firstdegreefitness.com for further details. Frame Tension Cable Check regularly for proper tension. Tighten until taut. See Basic Operation page for details 23
Troubleshooting Fault Probable Cause Solution Water changes color or becomes cloudy. Rowing stroke return is too light. Rower rocks from side to side when sitting on floor Front of rower lifts slightly during vigorous rowing. Computer screen illuminates, but does not register when rowing. Rower is in direct sunlight or has not had water treatment. Bungee not under enough tension. Front/Rear frame levelers need adjusting Lower rear frame leveler too high. Loose or failed connection/sensor gap too wide (see erratic computer display). Change rower location to reduce direct exposure to sunlight. Add water treatment or change tank water as directed in the water treatment section of this manual. Consider using distilled water to refill tank. Open rear Perspex cover, cut bungee tie wrap. Tighten by small increments using the bungee tie off tab point and test tension by allowing the rowing handle to return to its furthest point forward while still having some slight tension. Note light fraying of the bungee cord is normal. Adjust the front two frame levelers or rear leg levelers until stability is reached. Note: It is normal for the lower rear leveler to rest slightly off the floor. Check to see that frame tensioning bolt is tightened properly. Lower rear frame leveler should be approx. 5mm off the ground. Check that the computer lead is connected properly. If connected properly check sensor gap. Contact your local service center if this fails to address the problem. The FLUID ROW- ER computer does not illuminate after battery installation. The FLUID ROW- ER computer display is erratic while displaying SPM and 500meter times. Excessive frame flex during hard rowing. Batteries installed incorrectly or need replacing. Gap between sensor and magnetic ring is too wide. Frame Tension Cable is too loose Reinstall batteries in correct position and try again. If the LCD screen fails to illuminate, try rotating the batteries slightly in the computer. If this fails, contact your local service center. Adjust sensor location using rear sliding adjustment located inside rear Perspex cover. Loosen frame tension cable Retaining Nut and tighten cable until taut. 24
Replacing the Bungee Shock Cord Remove the Perspex cover from rear of upper frame. Disconnect sensor lead before removing cover completely. Move the rowing handle from the S-Bend handle catch to a point where it is resting on top of the tank. This helps line up the Bungee Cord hole for easier removal/ replacement. Detach Bungee Cord from lower rear attachment point. Unwrap the Bungee Cord from all of the Bungee Pulleys. 25
Rear Mainshaft Bolt and Magnetic Ring Next, remove the magnetic ring. To loosen the Rear Mainshaft Bolt holding the magnetic ring in place, it is necessary to keep the mainshaft and impeller assembly from turning with the bolt. Open the yellow tank plug, and insert a wrench wrapped in a lint free cloth (to protect the electroplating finish on the blades) to catch the impeller blade and allow the Rear Mainshaft Bolt to be loosened as shown below right with a 6mm Allen key. Caution: Do not allow a dissimilar metal to directly contact the impeller blade. Premature rusting could occur. Cover any tool inserted the tanks with a lint free cloth and keep fingers clear. WARNING Do not insert fingers into tank! Remove C Clip Replace After removing the magnetic ring and the C-Clip, the Bungee Cord will be accessible. Remove the Belt/Bungee Pulley off the shaft, pull the Bungee Cord through the Belt/Bungee Pulley and remove. Thread new Bungee Cord through and pull until knotted end is held securely in the slot. Caution: Do not loosen the Belt. 26
Re-Wrapping Once the Bungee Cord is in position, make two wraps on the Belt/Bungee Pulley in a clockwise direction, making sure the Bungee Cord tracks in the proper grooves. Once the Bungee has reached the position shown, you may begin to rewrap the Bungee around the Bungee Pulleys, starting with lower right front Pulley to lower left front Pulley. Lower left front to upper left front Pulley. Hint: Keep a slight tension on the Bungee Cord when threading through the Bungee Pulleys. Upper left front to lower middle left and right Pulleys. Middle right Pulley to upper right Pulley. 27
Upper rear right to lower rear right and left rear Pulleys. Lower left rear to upper left rear Pulley. Upper left rear Pulley to tie off point. Finish the Bungee rewrap by tying off the Bungee. You may elect to not use a tie wrap as the metal tab is designed as a stand alone attachment point. Thread the Bungee through to desired tension and thread the Bungee end through the Reattach the C-Clip, Magnetic Ring and Rear Mainshaft Bolt. Tighten securely. C Clip Finally, reattach the Sensor Lead and replace the Perspex rear cover. 28
Vortex VX-2 / FR-E316 Fluid Rower INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY FULL COMMERCIAL USE This product is designed and constructed for use in any Health Club / Fitness Studio application. First Degree Fitness Limited warrants that the Vortex VX-2 / FR-E316 Fluid Rower (model VX-2/FR- E316 ), purchased from an authorised agent and in its undamaged original packaging, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. First Degree Fitness Limited or its agent will, at their discretion, repair or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period, subject to the specific inclusions and exclusions below. Metal Frame 10 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the metal Main Frame of the Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating. Polycarbonate Tank & Seals 3 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the polycarbonate tank or seals should they fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 3 years of the original purchase. Mechanical Components (of a non-wearing nature) 2 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any mechanical component should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 2 years of the original purchase. All Other Components (of a wearing nature) 2 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase. Specific Inclusions Bungee recoil cord, belt and pulley Hand grips & foot straps Seat All pulleys, rollers & bearings All rubber components Computer & speed sensor (excluding replaceable batteries) All drive belts Aluminum seat rails General Exclusions Damage to the finish of any part of the machine Damage due to neglect, abuse, incorrect assembly or use of the machine Any charges for freight or customs clearance associated with the return or dispatch of parts Any damage to or loss of goods during transport of any kind Any labour cost associated with a warranty claim General Conditions The serial number of the machine must be correctly registered with First Degree Fitness Limited or one of its appointed distributors First Degree Fitness Limited reserve the right to examine any part where replacement is claimed under warranty Warranty period applies only to the original purchaser from the date of purchase and is not transferable The product must be returned to your place of purchase in original packaging with transportation, insurance and associated charges paid for by you and risk of loss or damage assumed by you First Degree Fitness makes no other warranties except as stated here and expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this warranty. Neither First Degree Fitness nor its associates shall be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Manufacturer's warranty automatically commences upon sale of the product to end user or upon the expiration of one (1) year from month of manufacture, whichever occurs first 29